Why would Ponyboy rather have someone’s hate than pity?
Why does Randy come to visit Pony? What does he discover through their conversation?
How do we know that Sandy did not love Soda as much as he loved her?
Explain how Darry and Ponyboy’s actions affect Sodapop.
What does Ponyboy end up doing for his English assignment?
Discuss the changes in characterization of Ponyboy from the beginning of the novel compared to his reaction to the Socs approaching him in chapter 12. What do you think caused this change?
Discuss the importance of narrative point of view in The Outsiders.